Future of Antimatter Production

[Byrd]

Antimatter technology could be closer than we think!


While this seemed an "out there" futuristic concept, serious science ™ has been steadily increasing:




Here is an exponential scale diagram showing how antimatter propulsion compares to other energy generating methods:




The article linked above gives a nice overview; here is a diagram with some of the key points:




I know it's natural to be cynical -- after all, flying cars are still "ten years off", but what about the idea that this is a form of gradual disclosure of secret technology that already exists? Acclimating the public to the idea of the petro-dollar and oil-control system collapsing and being gradually replaced. Certainly technology like this would require strong central infrastructure and regulation! Is it possible?

Be cynical.  The "science direct" quote talks about going to the nearest stars in days or weeks, which basically means breaking the Speed of Light limits.

The two authors are supposed to be in the department of engineering, but I don't see evidence that they understand basic FTL physics.  I think that if I knew more about antimatter, I could comment on that... but I'm not up on it.

Ideomotor's questions are also spot on.